Special Education Paraprofessional
About the Employer
Job Title - para - sped success - 20274432
Job Description - special education success
Hourly Wage Range:* $29.23/hr - $32.73/hr
Hours per Day: 6.75
Days per Year: 191
Shift:* 8:00am - 3:15pm
A Complete Application Will Include:
* Copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent
* Unofficial college/university transcripts or results of the parapro exam.
- Identifying Information
Job Title
Classification Level
Special Education Paraeducator II - EBD
E-2
Reports To
* Building Administrator
- Summary of Assignment
Job incumbents work under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the classroom teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned, behavior management, and preparation of classroom materials.
- Essential Functions
Depending upon the needs of the students and the direction given by the special education teacher, any or all of the following essential functions may be applicable to the job assignment:
Assists with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher. Monitors timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEPs under the guidance of the special education teacher.
Assists with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction, and vocational placement programs.
Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
Assists students in an EBD classroom with hygiene and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding, as needed. May prepare and give intervention and medication, or conduct certain medical treatments following training by, and under the direction of, licensed nursing staff.
Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
Prepares materials for use by student, teacher, and parents; by typing, hand drawing, reproducing, and collating.
Maintains class during special education teacher’s absence. Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
Uses personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates personal computer or laptop, copier, fax, and other office machines.
Under the direction of the special education teacher, maintains students’ records and files such as FTE count, month-end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned, and required classes and credits for graduation. May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.
May accompany students on field trips and other outings.
May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
- Assists with Management of High-Risk Students
Performs other duties as assigned.
- The Essential Functions Listed Above Are Not Exhaustive And May Be Supplemented As Necessary. The Position May Perform A Variety Of Non-Essential Functions Consistent With The Scope And Intent Of The Position.
- Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of the following:
+ Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board;
+ Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
+ Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
+ Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
Experience
Three (3) years of successful work experience with special education students.
*Documented successful work experience in an EBD classroom, juvenile justice facility, or mental health institution/rehabilitation facility.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge Of The Following
Classroom/behavior management techniques
Special education terminology
Lifting, toileting, and feeding techniques
Restraint techniques
Verbal de-escalation
Ability To Work Independently And To Independently Learn Operations, Procedures, Processes And Uses Of Equipment.
Skill In Handling, Storing, And Transmitting Confidential Information In Compliance With FERPA And HIPAA Requirements.
Ability To Exercise Sound Judgment Including The Handling Of Confidential Matters.
Ability To Lift Up To 50 Pounds And Knowledge Of Proper Lifting Techniques.
Ability To Communicate And Interact Clearly, Concisely, Courteous, And Respectfully With Students, Parents, Guardians, Volunteers, Teachers, And Other Staff With Diverse Backgrounds.
Ability To Adjust To New And Different Working Conditions.
Ability To Learn And Implement Medical And Behavioral Intervention Techniques Under The Direction Of A Knowledgeable Professional.
- Certification and Licenses
Fingerprinting and background check.
First aid and CPR card.
Paras are required to complete the district-provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Positions excluded from this requirement are as follows: Bus Para, In-School Suspension Para, Library Para, and Preschool Para.
Completion of Right Response Training within ninety (90) days of hire date.
For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) only: Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the Real ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.
- Desirable Qualifications
College credits with major in education, psychology, counseling, behavior intervention, or social work.
*Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disabled students.
- Working Conditions
Work is performed in regular school buildings located throughout the district. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; use of personal computer and other office equipment; occasional lifting and bending.*
- Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
*Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
- Retirement And Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan.
*For eligibility information, check on the link to the department of retirement systems’ website.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.
This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access.*
- Address Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination
Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa.
Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/us-ocr.
- Information About Nondiscrimination And Sex-Based Discrimination Policies And Grievance Procedures, And How To Report A Concern Or Complaint*
Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/cpsdhibpolicy; ospi required language per RCW 28a.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/ospimodellanguage.